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openbookqa
obqa_02_04411
The mantle is
[ "anger", "magic", "passion", "solid bulk" ]
D
the mantle is a layer of the Earth
math_qa
mathqa_03_01410
( 35423 + 7164 + 41720 ) - ( 317 x 89 ) = ?
[ "28213", "84307", "50694", "54094" ]
D
"= ( 84307 ) - 317 x 89 = 84307 - ( 317 x ( 90 - 1 ) ) = 84307 - ( 317 x 90 - 317 ) = 84307 - 28213 = 54094 answer is d"
openbookqa
obqa_02_00347
A person's shadow is smallest at what time?
[ "4:00 pm", "8:00 am", "12:30 pm", "6:30 pm" ]
C
as a source of light moves directly overhead of an object , the size of the shadow of that object will decrease
sciq
sciq_01_10006
What two lenses comprise a compound microscope?
[ "objective and eyepiece", "scope and focus", "concave and convex", "polarized and focal" ]
A
Figure 26.16 A compound microscope composed of two lenses, an objective and an eyepiece. The objective forms a case 1 image that is larger than the object. This first image is the object for the eyepiece. The eyepiece forms a case 2 final image that is further magnified.
openbookqa
obqa_02_03625
Advances in food transportation lead to
[ "less variety in the fruit section", "lower demand for foods", "greater variety of foods in remote areas", "consolidation of grocery stores" ]
C
as ability to transport food increases around the world , the available types of food in distant locations will increase
sciq
sciq_01_05942
What's the name for the process where pollen is transferred to the ovules of a seed plant?
[ "pollination", "hibernation", "combination", "condensation" ]
A
sciq
sciq_01_01915
What are the most numerous and diverse biochemical compounds?
[ "proteins", "lipids", "acids", "vitamins" ]
A
Proteins are the most numerous and diverse biochemical compounds. They have many different functions.
sciq
sciq_01_03334
The modern model of the atom, which scientists call the quantum mechanical model, is based on what scientist's work on orbitals?
[ "Sagan", "Bohr", "Newton", "schrödinger" ]
D
Schrödinger’s work on orbitals is the basis of the modern model of the atom, which scientists call the quantum mechanical model. The modern model is also commonly called the electron cloud model. That’s because each orbital around the nucleus of the atom resembles a fuzzy cloud around the nucleus, like the ones shown i...
openbookqa
obqa_02_00452
What do steam and ice have in common?
[ "intensive properties", "form", "temperature", "appearance" ]
A
as the temperature of something increases , the intensive properties of that something will not change
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03264
The least common site of volvulus in children is
[ "Ilio iliac volvulus", "Ilio cecal volvulus", "Large bowel volvulus", "Sigmoid colon" ]
C
.It is the twist (rotation) in the axis of the loop of the bowel either clockwise or anticlockwise. * 15% of large bowel obstruction is due to volvulus. * Sigmoid colon is the commonest site (anticlockwise)-- 65%. * Caecum is the second common site (clockwise) (C for C)--30%. It is common in females, present as intesti...
sciq
sciq_01_00721
There are several types of wetlands including marshes, swamps, bogs, mudflats, and salt marshes. the three shared characteristics among these types—what makes them wetlands—are their hydrology, hydrophytic vegetation, and this?
[ "stibnite soils", "sandy soils", "niya soils", "hydric soils" ]
D
may not be able to use vision as their primary sense to find food. Instead, they are more likely to use taste or chemical cues to find prey. Wetlands Wetlands are environments in which the soil is either permanently or periodically saturated with water. Wetlands are different from lakes because wetlands are shallow bod...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_04828
Which is not a deep heat therapy-
[ "Short wave diathermy", "Ultrasound therapy", "Infrared therapy", "Microwave therapy" ]
C
Heat therapy Heat therapy is a form of physiotherapy used in many painful conditions eg. arthritis, sprains, muscle spasms etc. It is of 2 types depending on the penetration of heat Superficial heat therapy Deep heat therapy A) Superficial heat therapy Only the skin and subcutaneous tissues are heated Superficia...
openbookqa
obqa_02_01057
When a predator population decreases in an environment, what happens to other populations?
[ "prey numbers will boom", "the amount of prey will go down", "new predators will arrive", "all populations will increase" ]
A
as population of predators decreases , the population of prey will increase in an environment
sciq
sciq_01_10758
Substances may be either elements or what?
[ "existent compounds", "pure compounds", "fundamental compounds", "pure chemicals" ]
B
Substances may be either elements or pure compounds. They may also be solid, liquid, or gas. Some of the elements (such as silver) exist in the solid form. Other elements (mercury) exist as liquids at room temperature. Elements such as helium and radon exist as gases at room temperature. A compound such as water will t...
sciq
sciq_01_04433
Where does most natural gas come from?
[ "recycled cooking oil", "wells that produce petroleum", "alchemy", "oceans" ]
B
Most natural gas comes from the wells that produce petroleum. An increasing amount comes from a new method. Hydraulic fracturing, called fracking , is very much in the news lately. Fracking makes it easier and quicker to get natural gas from the rock ( Figure below ).
math_qa
mathqa_03_04110
what will be the reminder when ( 43 ^ 43 + 43 ) is divided by 44 ?
[ "32", "42", "83", "71" ]
B
"( x ^ n + 1 ) will be divisible by ( x + 1 ) only when n is odd ; ( 43 ^ 43 + 1 ) will be divisible by ( 43 + 1 ) ; ( 43 ^ 43 + 1 ) + 42 when divided by 44 will give 42 as remainder . correct option : b"
openbookqa
obqa_02_03643
A substance that has two hydrogen atoms and an oxygen atom is
[ "green", "renewable", "alive", "radioactive" ]
B
water is a renewable resource
sciq
sciq_01_01332
Who first discovered the moons of jupiter in 1610?
[ "galileo", "Socrates", "Newton", "darwin" ]
A
Jupiter has lots of moons. As of 2011, we have discovered over 60 natural satellites of Jupiter. Four are big enough and bright enough to be seen from Earth using a pair of binoculars. These four moons were first discovered by Galileo in 1610. They are called the Galilean moons . Figure below shows the four Galilean mo...
math_qa
mathqa_03_03669
two goods trains each 500 m long are running in opposite directions on parallel tracks . their speeds are 42 km / hr and 30 km / hr respectively . find the time taken by the slower train to pass the driver of the faster one ?
[ "22", "27", "50", "99" ]
C
"relative speed = 42 + 30 = 72 km / hr . 72 * 5 / 18 = 20 m / sec . distance covered = 500 + 500 = 1000 m . required time = 1000 / 20 = 50 sec . answer : c"
openbookqa
obqa_02_00033
As a plant's roots get bigger, they split apart
[ "worms", "water", "granite", "atoms" ]
C
a plant 's roots slowly break down rocks as the roots grow
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03754
Which of the following is used for treatment of Myopia?
[ "Nd-YAG LASER", "Excimer Laser", "Harmonium Laser", "Argon Laser" ]
B
Treatment of Myopia A) Methods to flatten central corneaSurgeryRange of MyopiaRadial keratotomy 1--6 DPhotorefractive keratotomy 1 - 6 DAutomated lamellar keratectomy6 - 32 DExcimer Laser Assisted Insitu Keratomileusis 2 - 12 D ( upto 30 D )LASEK 1 - 6 D Intracorneal rings 1 - 6 D B) Methods to reduce the overall refra...
openbookqa
obqa_02_00342
The material that makes up iron nails is known as what on the table of elements?
[ "Nail.", "Fe", "Copper", "Au" ]
B
iron nails are made of iron
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02979
Paleontologists construct a model of a dinosaur from its fossil bones and teeth. The fossil bones and teeth can help the paleontologists to infer all of the following about the dinosaur except
[ "height of the dinosaur.", "type of food the dinosaur ate.", "length of the dinosaur.", "skin color of the dinosaur." ]
D
null
sciq
sciq_01_06669
Where do biochemical reactions occer?
[ "inside organisms", "outside organisms", "inside labs", "in the environment" ]
A
Biochemical reactions are chemical reactions that take place inside living things. Two of the most important biochemical reactions are photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
math_qa
mathqa_03_01668
the area of a square is equal to five times the area of a rectangle of dimensions 25 cm * 5 cm . what is the perimeter of the square ?
[ "100", "800", "500", "600" ]
A
"area of the square = s * s = 5 ( 25 * 5 ) = > s = 25 cm perimeter of the square = 4 * 25 = 100 cm . answer : option a"
sciq
sciq_01_11449
What processes allow for the greatest range of rotation within the vertebral column and facilitate the movement of the head?
[ "anterior", "articular", "vertical", "lateral" ]
B
articular processes allow for the greatest range of rotation within the vertebral column. The lumbar region allows for considerable extension, flexion, and lateral flexion, but the orientation of the articular processes largely prohibits rotation. The articulations formed between the skull, the atlas (C1 vertebra), and...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00149
In long protocol IVF, GnRH agonist is staed on
[ "Day 1 of previous cycle", "Day 21 of previous cycle", "Day 1 of IVF cycle", "Day 21 of IVF cycle" ]
B
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist ProtocolsIn the long protocol, a GnRH agonist is staed in the luteal phase (day 21) of the previous cycle. This diminishes the GnRH agonists flare effect and suppresses endogenous FSH and dominant follicle selection to promote synchronous follicular growth. After 10 to 14 days of ...
sciq
sciq_01_11016
Tendon, cartilage, and bone are examples of what type of tissue that supports and binds other tissues of the body?
[ "repetitive tissue", "untreated tissue", "muscular tissue", "connective tissue" ]
D
Connective tissue is made up of many different types of cells that are all involved in supporting and binding other tissues of the body. Examples include tendon, cartilage, and bone. Blood is also classified as a specialized connective tissue.
openbookqa
obqa_02_04076
You can use plants like star anise for
[ "hugging", "running", "swimming", "sustenance seasoning" ]
D
plants are the source of spices
sciq
sciq_01_00470
Fission is a type of radioactivity in which large nuclei spontaneously break apart into what?
[ "smaller nuclei", "active nuclei", "faster nuclei", "light nuclei" ]
A
Fission is a type of radioactivity in which large nuclei spontaneously break apart into smaller nuclei.
openbookqa
obqa_02_02079
A cloud could form in a home if the conditions were right and steam could
[ "gather", "file", "burn", "stem" ]
A
clouds are formed by water vapor rising and condensing
sciq
sciq_01_04070
An axe head and a doorstop are types of what simple machine?
[ "blade", "lever", "pulley", "wedge" ]
D
The axe head and the doorstop are both examples of a wedge, a type of simple machine.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03443
A patient having glaucoma develops blepharoconjunctivitis after instilling some anti-glaucoma drug. Which of the following drug can be responsible for it :
[ "Timolol", "Latanosprost", "Dipiverine", "Pilocarpine" ]
A
A i.e.Timolol
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01237
Sezary syndrome is included in category of-
[ "T cell leukaemia", "Lymphoma", "B cell leukaemia", "Pigmented disorder of skin" ]
A
Sezary disease is a type of cutaneous lymphoma that was first described by Albe Sezary. The affected cells are T-cells (so it is a T-cell lymphoma) that have pathological quantities of mucopolysaccharides. Sezary disease is sometimes considered a late stage of mycosis fungoides with lymphadenopathy. There are currently...
sciq
sciq_01_04496
What blood pressure reading measures the pressure in the vessels between heartbeats?
[ "diastolic", "metabolic", "systolic", "plasma" ]
A
40.4 | Blood Flow and Blood Pressure Regulation By the end of this section, you will be able to: • Describe the system of blood flow through the body • Describe how blood pressure is regulated Blood pressure (BP) is the pressure exerted by blood on the walls of a blood vessel that helps to push blood through the body. ...
sciq
sciq_01_00633
Mercury and lead, which was once widely used in paint and gasoline, are examples of what type of metals?
[ "alloys", "gaseous heavy metals", "toxic heavy metals", "sulfuric heavy metals" ]
C
Toxic heavy metals include mercury and lead. Mercury is used in some industrial processes. It is also found in fluorescent light bulbs. Lead was once widely used in gasoline, paint, and pipes. It is still found in some products.
sciq
sciq_01_09437
Which stage has already been completed by the time sea urchin eggs are released from the female?
[ "fetus", "meiosis", "mitoses", "secondary" ]
B
openbookqa
obqa_02_04588
What's above the muscles and needs direct sunlight
[ "your hide", "the heart", "the pancreas", "the liver" ]
A
the skin is the largest organ in the human body
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_03049
Which food items can be broken down mostly into amino acids?
[ "spaghetti noodles", "hamburger patties", "apple slices", "cucumber slices" ]
B
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_02795
A resource that can be endlessly retrieved is
[ "knobs", "bricks", "panels", "droplets" ]
D
water is a renewable resource
openbookqa
obqa_02_02215
A cup of cold coffee will warm up when heat is applied such as through
[ "a metal chair", "a flat napkin", "an electrical plate", "a wood table" ]
C
a hot plate is a source of heat
math_qa
mathqa_03_03965
if x is to be chosen at random from the integers between 1 to 6 , inclusive , and y is to be chosen at random from the integers between 7 and 11 , inclusive , what is the probability that x + y will be even ?
[ "1 / 2", "2 / 3", "3 / 4", "4 / 5" ]
A
"x + y will be even if x and y are both even or both odd . p ( x and y are both even ) = 3 / 6 * 2 / 5 = 1 / 5 p ( x and y are both odd ) = 3 / 6 * 3 / 5 = 3 / 10 p ( x + y is even ) = 1 / 5 + 3 / 10 = 1 / 2 the answer is a ."
sciq
sciq_01_04221
What substance, involved in most biochemical reactions, is essential to life?
[ "water", "air", "carbon", "nitrogen" ]
A
Water is involved in most biochemical reactions. Therefore, water is essential to life.
sciq
sciq_01_04745
The joint that lies between the radius and the ulna is what kind of joint?
[ "pivot joint", "shaft joint", "hinge joint", "socket joint" ]
A
Pivot Joint. The joint at which the radius and ulna meet is a pivot joint. Movement at this joint allows you to flip your palm over without moving your elbow joint.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00355
Ceftriaxone is:
[ "IInd generation sho acting cephalosporin", "Has activity against beta lactamase producing bacteria", "IVth generation long acting cephalosporin", "IIIth generation long acting cephalosporin" ]
D
3rd generation cephalosporins: Cefotaxime, Ceftizoxime ,Ceftriaxone ?Ceftazidime ,Cefoperazone, Cefixime Cefpodoxime proxetil ,Cefdinir ,Ceftibuten ,Ceftamet pivoxil ESSENTIALS OF MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY page no. 726
openbookqa
obqa_02_02677
Which is nonmagnetic?
[ "nail", "washing machine", "traffic cone", "refrigerator" ]
C
iron is always magnetic
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00927
A child is brought to you because of perianal itching, which has been disturbing the child's sleep. Examination reveals scaly skin in the perianal region. You instructs the parents to place transparent tape on the perianal region the next morning, and then return to you. Next day the tape is transferred to a microscope...
[ "Ancylostoma duodenale", "Ascaris lumbricoides", "Enterobius vermicularis", "Necator americanus" ]
C
This is the history of enterobiasis caused by enterobius vermicularis also called as pinworm, threadworm or seat worm. Most common symptom is perianal pruritis. Diagnosis is achieved by using NIH swab for demonstrating non-bile stained, plano-convex, embryonated eggs in the perianal skin.
math_qa
mathqa_03_01084
alex takes a loan of $ 9,000 to buy a used truck at the rate of 9 % simple interest . calculate the annual interest to be paid for the loan amount .
[ "680", "810", "800", "730" ]
B
from the details given in the problem principle = p = $ 9,000 and r = 9 % or 0.09 expressed as a decimal . as the annual interest is to be calculated , the time period t = 1 . plugging these values in the simple interest formula , i = p x t x r = 9,000 x 1 x 0.09 = 810.00 annual interest to be paid = $ 810 answer : b
sciq
sciq_01_01373
What is the energy needed to start a reaction between catalysts and reactants called?
[ "conductivity energy", "activation energy", "decomposition energy", "reaction energy" ]
B
Catalysts interact with reactants so the reaction can occur by an alternate pathway that has a lower activation energy. Activation energy is the energy needed to start a reaction. When activation energy is lower, more reactant particles have enough energy to react so the reaction goes faster. Many catalysts work like t...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01262
A patient is found to have a duodenal ulcer by upper endoscopy. The likelihood of this patient having H. pylori in the gastric antrum is?
[ "5%", "20%", "60%", "95%" ]
C
.
sciq
sciq_01_00971
The only things that affect the period of a simple pendulum are its length and the acceleration due to gravity. the period is completely independent of other factors, such as this?
[ "mass", "speed", "rate", "size" ]
A
for the period of a simple pendulum. This result is interesting because of its simplicity. The only things that affect the period of a simple pendulum are its length and the acceleration due to gravity. The period is completely independent of other factors, such as mass. As with simple harmonic oscillators, the period ...
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_03009
Which is a problem with using wind turbines to produce energy?
[ "Wind turbines are efficient only in certain areas.", "Wind turbines occupy a small area of land.", "Wind turbines produce a large amount of energy.", "Wind turbines create a large amount of pollution." ]
A
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03055
A 26-year-old female presents for ante natal visit. She has a history of aboion in last pregnancy due to neural tube defect in the fetus. What is the amount of folic acid that should be prescribed to this female?
[ "4 micrograms per day", "40 micrograms per day", "400 micrograms per day", "4000 micrograms per day" ]
D
*All women of childbearing age and who are capable of becoming pregnant should take 0.4mg (=400mcg) of folic acid daily. *If pregnancy is planned in high-risk women(previously affected child), supplementation should be staed with 4mg (=4000microgram) of folic acid daily, beginning 1 month before the time of the planned...
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_03103
Heavy rains cause flooding in a valley. Which animals would most likely thrive?
[ "porcupines", "otters", "deer", "mice" ]
B
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02063
Lubiprostone is a:
[ "Chloride channel activator", "Chloride channel inhibitor", "Sodium channel activator", "Sodium channel inhibitor" ]
A
Lubiprostone :- selectively stimulates type 2 chloride channels in epithelial cells thereby causing an efflux of chloride into the intestinal lumen. - The resultant fluid secretion into the gastrointestinal lumen provides a bolus effect that softens stool, increases intestinal transit, and improves symptoms of constipa...
math_qa
mathqa_03_03196
if a farmer sells 5 of his goats , his stock of feed will last for 4 more days than planned , but if he buys 10 more goats , he will run out of feed 3 days earlier than planned . if no goats are sold or bought , the farmer will be exactly on schedule . how many goats does the farmer have ?
[ "12", "20", "48", "55" ]
B
say farmer has n goat and he is good for d days . : - we have 3 equations given in question : - ( n - 5 ) * d + 4 = ( n + 10 ) * ( d - 3 ) = n * d solving these : ( you can solve 1 st and 3 rd and 2 nd and 3 rd together ) we get : 10 d - 3 n = 30 4 n - 5 d = 20 = > n = 20 ans b it is !
sciq
sciq_01_03464
Ions are formed when atoms gain or lose what?
[ "mass", "protons", "electrons", "neutrons" ]
C
Electron Configurations of Ions We have seen that ions are formed when atoms gain or lose electrons. A cation (positively charged ion) forms when one or more electrons are removed from a parent atom. For main group elements, the electrons that were added last are the first electrons removed. For transition metals and i...
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_03120
Which of the following is a similarity 20 between x-ray waves and sound waves?
[ "Both transfer energy.", "Both require a vacuum.", "Both have the same speed.", "Both have the same frequency." ]
A
null
sciq
sciq_01_06018
Which system is divided into the somatic and autonomic nervous systems?
[ "auxiliary nervous system", "peripheral nervous system", "local nervous system", "central nervous system" ]
B
The motor division of the PNS carries nerve impulses from the central nervous system to muscles and glands throughout the body. The nerve impulses stimulate muscles to contract and glands to secrete hormones. The motor division of the peripheral nervous system is further divided into the somatic and autonomic nervous s...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01965
Treatment of Medullary carcinoma of thyroid is
[ "Surgery and Radiotherapy", "Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy", "Surgery only", "Radioactive ablation" ]
C
Management Total thyroidectomy + Routine central lymph node dissection + ipsilateral modified radical node dissection (Tumor > 1cm) +- Bilateral modified Radical neck dissection (if any lymph node is positive) MCT - Poor prognosis (because it does not respond to radioactive iodine ablation) Vandetanib - Only FDA approv...
openbookqa
obqa_02_02919
If rye bread is browned in a device, it uses mainly
[ "electrical energy", "water energy", "solar energy", "heat energy" ]
D
a toaster converts electrical energy into heat energy for toasting
openbookqa
obqa_02_00993
When two decorative items for a refrigerator are placed back to back,
[ "they will refuse to touch", "they will stick together", "they will be sticky", "they will be charged" ]
A
if two objects have the same charge then those two materials will repel each other
math_qa
mathqa_03_01289
in a factory there are 3 types of machine m 1 , m 2 and m which produces 25 % , 35 % and 40 % of the total products respectively . m 1 , m 2 and m 3 produces 2 % , 4 % and 5 % defective products , respectively . what is the percentage of non - defective products ?
[ "89 %", "97.1 %", "96.1 %", "86.1 %" ]
C
solution : non - defective products , { [ ( 25 * 0.98 ) + ( 35 * 0.96 ) + ( 40 * 0.95 ) ] / 100 } * 100 = 96.1 % . answer : option c
math_qa
mathqa_03_00842
a grocer has a sale of rs . 800 , rs . 900 , rs . 1000 , rs . 700 and rs . 800 for 5 consecutive months . how much sale must he have in the sixth month so that he gets an average sale of rs . 850 ?
[ "s . 440", "s . 850", "s . 450", "s . 900" ]
D
"total sale for 5 months = rs . ( 800 + 900 + 1000 + 700 + 800 ) = rs . 4200 required sale = rs . [ ( 850 x 6 ) - 4200 ] = rs . ( 5100 - 4200 ) = rs . 900 . option d"
sciq
sciq_01_08552
Noble gases are monatomic because they only contain one of what?
[ "atoms", "ions", "molecules", "charges" ]
A
The Noble Gases The noble gases are helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon. Because the noble gases are composed of only single atoms, they are monatomic. At room temperature and pressure, they are unreactive gases. Because of their lack of reactivity, for many years they were called inert gases or rare gases. ...
openbookqa
obqa_02_04528
A lake with two buckets of ice water poured into it each day will likely
[ "shrink", "dehydrate", "swell", "drain" ]
C
as the amount of water in a body of water increases , the water levels will increase
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01657
Contraception of choice for a working women with irregular and profuse bleeding :
[ "IUCD", "Barrier", "Spermicide", "Oral pills" ]
D
Oral pills
sciq
sciq_01_05562
Cancer cells take up glucose for what reason?
[ "energy", "food", "heating", "reproduction" ]
A
Despite its dangers, radioactivity has several uses. For example, it can be used to determine the ages of ancient rocks and fossils. It can also be used as a source of power to generate electricity. Radioactivity can even be used to diagnose and treat diseases, including cancer. Cancer cells grow rapidly and take up a ...
openbookqa
obqa_02_03971
How many phases are present in a closed flask if it contains ice, water and air
[ "5", "3", "2", "6" ]
B
Matter in the liquid phase has definite volume
sciq
sciq_01_03634
What type of blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
[ "tubes", "Heart", "arteries", "Viens" ]
C
Arteries are muscular blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. They have thick walls that can withstand the pressure of blood being pumped by the heart. Arteries generally carry oxygen-rich blood. The largest artery is the aorta, which receives blood directly from the heart.
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00316
Which example describes a learned behavior in a dog?
[ "smelling the air for odors", "barking when disturbed", "sitting on command", "digging in soil" ]
C
null
openbookqa
obqa_02_01517
What kind of substance will get less warm when it touches a cold object?
[ "a dream", "ideas", "cold", "fresh baked poptart" ]
D
if a hot substance is touches a cold object then that substance will likely cool
sciq
sciq_01_04689
What is the primary cause of air movement in the troposphere?
[ "the ozone layer", "solar winds", "asteroids", "differences in heating" ]
D
Air movement takes place in the troposphere. Air moves because of differences in heating. The differences create convection currents and winds.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_01926
Curren's rule deals with?
[ "Crime by person with mental disease", "Crime by juvenile", "Criminal aboion", "Sexual assault" ]
A
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Crime by a person with mental disease Criminal responsibility of insane is judged by following rules : 1.Mc Naughten rule (legal test or right or wrong test) : It states that an accused person is not legally responsible, if it is clearly proved that at the time of commiting the crime, person was suffe...
math_qa
mathqa_03_04088
jane and thomas are among the 7 people from which a committee of 4 people is to be selected . how many different possible committees of 4 people can be selected from these 7 people if at least one of either jane or thomas is to be selected ?
[ "30", "45", "55", "65" ]
A
"the total number of ways to choose 4 people from 7 is 7 c 4 = 35 . the number of committees without jane or thomas is 5 c 4 = 5 . there are 35 - 5 = 30 possible committees which include jane and / or thomas . the answer is a ."
openbookqa
obqa_02_02288
A beach had large stones on it several decades ago. Now, after years of rough winds, the beach is mostly
[ "jungle brush", "enormous boulders", "tiny grains", "tall trees" ]
C
wind causes erosion
sciq
sciq_01_10194
A catalyst can increase the rate of what, in general?
[ "carbon reaction", "chemical reaction", "consumption reaction", "mechanicl reaction" ]
B
A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction. The presence of a catalyst is one of several factors that influence the rate of chemical reactions. (Other factors include the temperature, concentration, and surface area of reactants. ) A catalyst isn’t a reactant in the chemical reaction it sp...
math_qa
mathqa_03_03839
due to construction , the speed limit along an 10 - mile section of highway is reduced from 55 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour . approximately how many minutes more will it take to travel along this section of highway at the new speed limit than it would have taken at the old speed limit ?
[ "a", "b", "c", "d" ]
D
"old time in minutes to cross 10 miles stretch = 10 * 60 / 55 = 10 * 12 / 11 = 10.9 new time in minutes to cross 10 miles stretch = 10 * 60 / 30 = 10 * 2 = 20 time difference = 9.1 ans : d"
sciq
sciq_01_01430
Cardiovascular disease, some types of cancer, type 2 diabetes, and obesity are considered what kind of preventable diseases?
[ "environmental diseases", "lifestyle diseases", "atmosphere diseases", "age diseases" ]
B
Regular physical exercise is important in preventing lifestyle diseases such as cardiovascular disease, some types of cancer, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Regular exercise also improves the health of the muscular system. Muscles that are exercised are bigger and stronger than muscles that are not exercised.
openbookqa
obqa_02_03177
If a person is dehydrated in a desert without water sources like rivers or ponds, they can hydrate by
[ "cracking open peyote", "staring at sand", "eating a pebble", "licking a rock" ]
A
a cactus stem is used for storing water
ARC-Challenge
arc_04_02217
According to a pH scale, which pH would be the strongest acid?
[ "3", "6", "9", "12" ]
A
null
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_00004
A 8 years old child with BP 180/100 mm Hg, Blood Urea 90 mg/dl, creatinine 5.3 mg/dl, urinalysis shows 15-20 pus cells, 1-2 RBC, protein 1+; Most likely diagnosis is:
[ "Post Infective glomerulonephritis", "Accelerated hypertension with ARF", "Idiopathic RPGN", "Chronic interstitial nephritis with VUR" ]
D
d. Chronic interstitial nephritis with VUR(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2537, Ghai 8/e p 483)In the given clinical scenario, child has hypertension, renal failure (increased urea and creatinine), pyuria, absence of hematuria (presence of 5RBCs/HPF is considered significant) and mild proteinuria, Out of the options given, Chron...
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00474
After a race, a newspaper lists the names of the five fastest runners. Another method that could be used to identify the five fastest runners is to make a chart that shows the
[ "average of the speeds of the runners.", "total distance for each runner.", "time it took each runner to run the race.", "percentage of the runners who finished the race." ]
C
null
sciq
sciq_01_07465
What is studied to understand gene expression patterns in cells?
[ "rna", "mutations", "dna", "protein" ]
A
RNA is studied to understand gene expression patterns in cells. RNA is naturally very unstable because enzymes that break down RNA are commonly present in nature. Some are even secreted by our own skin and are very difficult to inactivate. Similar to DNA extraction, RNA extraction involves the use of various buffers an...
math_qa
mathqa_03_02255
after paying a 10 percent tax on all income over $ 3000 , a person had a net income of $ 12000 . what was the income before taxes ?
[ "$ 13300", "$ 13000", "$ 12900", "$ 10000" ]
B
let x be the income over 3000 then ( x - x / 10 ) + 3000 = 12000 = > x = 10000 therefore income before taxes = 10000 + 3000 = 13000 option ( b )
ARC-Easy
arc_04_00645
Planets remain in orbit around the Sun because of
[ "gravity.", "friction.", "solar energy.", "centrifugal force." ]
A
null
sciq
sciq_01_00897
What is the ability to cause changes in matter?
[ "force", "pressure", "hydrogen", "energy" ]
D
Energy is the ability to cause changes in matter. For example, your body uses chemical energy when you lift your arm or take a step. In both cases, energy is used to move matter—you. Any matter that is moving has energy just because it’s moving. The energy of moving matter is called kinetic energy. Scientists think tha...
math_qa
mathqa_03_00987
andrew purchased 7 kg of grapes at the rate of 68 per kg and 9 kg of mangoes at the rate of 48 per kg . how much amount did he pay to the shopkeeper ?
[ "1000", "908", "930", "1075" ]
B
"cost of 7 kg grapes = 68 × 7 = 476 . cost of 9 kg of mangoes = 48 × 9 = 432 . total cost he has to pay = 476 + 432 = 908 b"
sciq
sciq_01_09773
Slime molds have several morphological similarities to fungi, including spore-generation, that are thought to be the result of convergent what?
[ "emergence", "phenomenon", "evolution", "generation" ]
C
Slime Molds A subset of the amoebozoans, the slime molds, has several morphological similarities to fungi that are thought to be the result of convergent evolution. For instance, during times of stress, some slime molds develop into spore-generating fruiting bodies, much like fungi. The slime molds are categorized on t...
sciq
sciq_01_05213
Glass, rubber, and plastics are examples of which type of solids?
[ "porous", "amorphous", "dubious", "aqueous" ]
B
Examples of amorphous solids include glass, rubber, and plastics.
math_qa
mathqa_03_00059
a regular hexagon is there . the mid points of the sides were joined and formed another hexagon . then what is the percentage reduction in area .
[ "25 %", "35 %", "45 %", "55 %" ]
A
let abcdef be the regular hexagon with sides ab and ed parallel . p and q are mid points of af and ef resp . ae = root ( 3 ) * s ( s is side of hexagon ) then pq = ( root ( 3 ) * s ) / 2 mid point theorem now u know side of inner hexagon use formula area of hexagon = ( 3 * root ( 3 ) ) 2 * s ^ 2 and find diff in area o...
math_qa
mathqa_03_02464
in an office in singapore there are 60 % female employees . 50 % of all the male employees are computer literate . if there are total 62 % employees computer literate out of total 1300 employees , then the no . of female employees who are computer literate ?
[ "546", "674", "672", "960" ]
A
"solution : total employees , = 1300 female employees , 60 % of 1300 . = ( 60 * 1300 ) / 100 = 780 . then male employees , = 520 50 % of male are computer literate , = 260 male computer literate . 62 % of total employees are computer literate , = ( 62 * 1300 ) / 100 = 806 computer literate . thus , female computer lite...
sciq
sciq_01_08269
What device is used to measure temperature?
[ "barometer", "anemometer", "thermometer", "compass" ]
C
A thermometer is a device used to measure temperature. It is placed in contact with an object and allowed to reach thermal equilibrium with the object (they will have the same temperature). The operation of a thermometer is based on some property, such as volume, that varies with temperature. The most common thermomete...
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_03442
A punch biopsy shows carcinoma rectum with fixed mass. X-ray chest normal, which of the following is LEAST useful investigation
[ "Rigid protoscope", "Barium enema", "CT chest", "MRI-abdomen and pelvis" ]
A
Rigid protoscope is of least significance in carcinoma rectum with fixed mass
math_qa
mathqa_03_04048
in a rectangular coordinate system , what is the area of a rectangle whose vertices have the coordinates ( - 8 , 1 ) , ( 1 , 1 ) , ( 1 , - 7 and ( - 8 , - 7 ) ?
[ "144", "36", "72", "56" ]
C
"length of side 1 = 8 + 1 = 9 length of side 2 = 7 + 1 = 8 area of rectangle = 9 * 8 = 72 c is the answer"
sciq
sciq_01_03170
During the scientific revolution, who proposed that the sun, not earth, is the center of the solar system?
[ "Galileo", "Newton", "janus", "copernicus" ]
D
The Scientific Revolution occurred in Europe. This was the beginning of modern Western science. Many scientific advances were made during this time. Copernicus proposed that the sun, not Earth, is the center of the solar system.
medmcqa
medmcqa_05_02329
Treatment of lepra 1reaction is
[ "Thalidomide", "Increase in Dapsone dose", "Clofazamine", "Coicosteroids" ]
D
Coicosteroids are the drug of choice for the treatment of moderate to severe type 1 reaction. iadvl textbook of dermatology page 2082
math_qa
mathqa_03_00944
a can complete a work in 18 days and b can do the same work in 10 days . if a after doing 3 days , leaves the work , find in how many days b will do the remaining work ?
[ "2 days", "8 days", "6 days", "7 days" ]
B
"the required answer = ( 18 - 3 ) * 5 / 18 = 150 / 18 = 8 days answer is b"
sciq
sciq_01_07035
Animal cells grow mainly by synthesizing protein-rich cytoplasm, a process that is described as expensive in what way?
[ "time spent", "synthetically", "calorically", "metabolically" ]
D
sciq
sciq_01_04856
What pulls skydivers towards the earth?
[ "impact", "gravity", "inertia", "momentum" ]
B
Skydivers are pulled towards the Earth by gravity. Gravity exerts a force on the skydivers. A force is a push or pull. Some pushes and pulls can be seen.